About Us

The Gerontology interdisciplinary program at UNC Charlotte started in 1990 and includes students and faculty from many disciplines. We offer an undergraduate gerontology minor, a graduate Certificate in Gerontology and a Master of Arts in Gerontology. The multidisciplinary nature of the program prepares students and professional interested in specific careers in the field of Gerontology. Read more >>

Graduate Certificate ONLINE

To be considered for admission to the ONLINE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM IN GERONTOLOGY, you must meet the following admission eligibility requirements:

Submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's personal and professional qualifications

A Statement of Purpose

To Apply to the Graduate Certificate

or the M.A. in Gerontology go to:

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

FALL 2017

Priority Deadline: July 31st 2017

IAGG World Congress of Gerontology & Geriatrics. San Francisco, July 23-27 2017

July 23, 2017 (All day) to July 27, 2017 (All day)

July 23-27, 2017 • San Francisco, CA

Plan now to attend the largest, most significant worldwide conference on aging. Share in the latest science, research, training, technology, and policy development presented by experts from around the world. Discover all that’s new, waiting for you in a single venue.

Over 6,000 professionals in gerontology and geriatrics are expected to attend the World Congress in San Francisco.

In 2017, the theme “Global Aging and Health: Bridging Science, Policy, and Practice” will bring representatives from medicine, nursing, social science, psychological science, finance, policy fields, and other disciplines to address the latest approaches to improving the quality of life of the world’s older adults.

This is the premier meeting for professionals in gerontology and geriatrics. See details at: